(NS)FAQ: A few Not So Frequently Asked Questions
Whatever questions you have, and how basic, complicated or strange they may seem, we'll happily answer them.
Academic Café | Icelandic Animal Stories
Gunnar Theodór Eggertsson is an author and animal lover. He has written books for children, teenagers, and adults, as well as a doctoral thesis on animals in literature. In his lecture, "Icelandic Animal Stories," he will discuss Iceland's rich tradition of stories about animals, place these stories in an international context of both literature and animal welfare, and consider the relevance of…
Reykjavík amongst the best cities in the world according to Condé Nast readers
Each year, readers of one of the most popular travel magazines, Condé Nast Traveler, weigh in on their favorite international cities, big and small
Historical Football Game for Iceland
The Icelandic men’s football team meets Austria today at 4 pm in Paris at the UEFA EURO 2016. This is a historical moment for the Icelandic football. A draw would suffice for the team to move on in the championship, but if that goal isn’t accomplished then this will be Iceland’s last game.
Spending Christmas in Reykjavík
Reykjavík’s growing reputation as an alternative Christmas destination has exceeded all expectations, attracting much international media attention and a record number of visitors to the city.
Population of little Iceland increases
Little Iceland is growing a little bit but there is still plenty of room to roam. "The number of people living in Iceland increased by around half a percent during the first quarter of this year to 366,130 people."
Sky Lagoon opens up in the capital!
Sky Lagoon has opened up right here in our capital area. The lagoon is a thermal spa inspired by nature & culture.
December Delights in Reykjavík
The month of December will offer a packed programme of events in Reykjavík, formally launched on 27 November with the lighting of the Christmas lights on the Oslo tree on Austurvöllur. The event begins at 16:00, and some of the Icelandic Yuletide Lads (jólasveinar) are expected to make an appearance.
Added value with the City Card
Reykjavík City Card not only gives you free access to some awesome stuff, but also comes with added value in the form of discounts at our partners.
Exhibition | Face to face with Arctic foxes
David Lerch is a nordic wildlife photographer. David Lerch's work in the Arctic involves producing images for the marketing of various eco-tour operators, collaborating with local galleries for specific exhibitions about Arctic wildlife, and, in particular, continuing his main project on Arctic foxes called ‘Face to face with Arctic foxes’, which is exhibited in the Reykjavík city Library in…